Clinical use of STOP-BANG and ESS questionnaires in the evaluation of obstructive sleep apnoea-related risk factors for motor vehicle accidents among public transport drivers in Delhi, India.

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2021)

Among public transport drivers in Delhi, daytime sleepiness is the major contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. ESS and STOP-BANG questionnaires may be good screening tools for the clinical evaluation of OSA. Community-based screening of OSA is required for identification of public transport drivers at high risk of MVA.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
healthcare
sleep quality
mental health
sleep apnea
physical activity
adverse drug
emergency department
depressive symptoms
psychometric properties
electronic health record